Springfield, a convenience store, has recently begun to redesign and restock its stores to offer a more upscale environment with products such as house wines and fresh foods. This information indicates that Springfield has most likely changed its .

Which of the statements best describes why the aggregate demand curve is downward sloping? an increase in the aggregate price level causes consumer and investment spending to fall, because consumer purchasing power decreases and money demand increases. as the aggregate price level increases, consumer expectations about the future change. as the aggregate price level decreases, the stock of existing physical capital increases. as a good's price increases, holding all else constant, the good's quantity demanded decreases.